Study personnel management and human resources online, earn an ICOES and CPD-accredited certificate, and open doors to entry-level HR roles.
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Upon successfully completing the course, you'll receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.
Access unlimited tutor support via phone and email during business hours throughout your studies.
Study whenever suits you, fits around work, family, and life. Beginner-friendly structure with clear steps and no exams.
Receive five free e-books: Labour and Employment Law Manual (3rd Ed.), Managing Workplace Behaviour, The Big Issues in Employment (2nd Ed.), Preventing Workplace Bullying and Harassment, and Success for New Leaders.
Gain a free Graduate membership to the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRNZ) valued at upon course completion. Includes access to legal and tax advice, HR guide and tools library, Mobile Discount App, and discounted rates for national events.
Instant access to the Career Centre upon enrolment. Includes latest job opportunities, CV templates, a free personalised CV review, job tips, a five-step job success process, and interview preparation tips.
Optional upgrade to Career Success Bundle includes expert career coaching, a personalised career plan, LinkedIn profile review, and proven job success strategies.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Indicative market figures from publicly available New Zealand data (Stats NZ · careers.govt.nz). No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.
Recognised qualification to develop practical management and leadership skills valued by New Zealand employers. Offered through The Career Academy.
Develop practical project management skills valued by New Zealand employers. Offered through The Career Academy.
Payment Plan - $29 per week. Budget friendly flexible payment option.
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This course is designed to be beginner-friendly with no formal prerequisites listed. It suits people new to HR as well as those in admin or support roles wanting to build people-management skills. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current entry requirements.
A weekly payment plan may be available for this course. Full pricing details are not listed here. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.
Students have 6 months of access and the course is estimated at approximately 100 hours of study. Because it is self-paced, students can move faster or slower depending on their schedule. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether extensions are available if needed.
The course is 100% online and self-paced, with no exams and no set class times. Unlimited tutor support is available via phone and email during business hours. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm the specific assessment format used throughout the programme.
No work placement is included in this course. Practical application is supported through course content, five included e-books, and access to the Career Centre with CV and interview resources. An optional Career Success Bundle upgrade is also available for additional career coaching.
On completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards) and the CPD Standards Office, carrying CPD Points. The Career Academy NZ is also a member of the International Approval and Recognition Council. This course is not a government-accredited qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
This certificate covers the core skills employers look for in HR and people management roles. Students learn employment law fundamentals, workplace behaviour management, recruitment practices, onboarding, and employee relations. The course includes five e-books covering topics from labour law to preventing workplace bullying.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the programme suits people moving into HR for the first time or those in admin or coordination roles looking to formalise their people-management skills. No exams, no set class times, and a beginner-friendly structure make it accessible alongside work or family commitments.
Students get unlimited tutor support during business hours, access to the Career Centre from day one, and a free Graduate membership to the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRNZ) on completion. An optional Career Success Bundle upgrade adds personalised coaching and a LinkedIn profile review.
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